Jewelweed is an entertaining plant. The ripe seedpods pop open at a gentle touch, hence the name touch-me-not. Water drops bead up on the leaves, and a leaf held underwater has a silver sheen. There is also a species with yellow flowers, pale touch-me-not.
- Family: balsam (Balsaminaceae)
- Habitat: moist shady areas
- Height: 2-5 feet
- Flower size: 1 to 1/2 inches long
- Flower color: orange
- Flowering time: July to September
- Origin: native